Pre-Refurbishment Audits identify opportunities for reclamation, re-use and recycling from a refurbishment process. The end report will provide you with a graphical display of the waste arisings that can be expected from the process, along with a list of recommendations for reducing your waste disposal costs. Pre-Refurbishment Audits are prepared to the ICE Demolition Protocol standard and can be requested for planning requirements.
The client can use the report to set their targets within the refurbishment tender documents to ensure that resource efficiency is met by the appointed contractor.
What does the report include?
- The potential for maximum material recovery through refurbishment
- A refurbishment bill of quantities, which identifies tonnages and potential applications of materials arising from refurbishment
- A set of recommendations for material segregation, considering the potential impact of contamination and the cost benefits for recovery and reclamation
- An analysis of Embodied Carbon
Why do I need a Pre-Refurbishment Audit?
They are a requirement for meeting BREEAM Wst 01 Construction Waste Management Standard. They are also a requirement for Circular Economy Statements, as defined in the New London Plan and GLA Guidance. To comply with BREEAM Wst 01 you may also need a Pre-Demolition Audit and a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP).
How are construction materials segregated?
The waste hierarchy will be used to maximise the recovery of construction materials and minimise environmental impact. A Pre-Refurbishment Audit will exhibit what materials can be reused, recycled, or disposed of.
How can WPSCC help?
At WPSCC, we undertake a Pre-Refurbishment Audit by following our step-to-step process:
The first step is ‘Preparation’ – our team will contact you to arrange a site survey and request additional information.
‘Once confirmed’ – We will produce and issue RAMS for the site survey, which our site teams will adhere to during their time on site.
‘Site survey’ – The survey team will arrive and carry out the audit, taking measurements and photos and detailing materials and building elements. Our surveys are always unintrusive and we always make sure to be considerate of potentially sensitive details.
‘Calculations’ – Using data collected during the survey, our bespoke calculations tool is used to generate predicted waste volumes, diversion from landfill and identify reuse and recycling opportunities.
Lastly, ‘Report’ – The report is generated using information from the calculations and site survey. We produce a bespoke report for each project. Our reports will include a breakdown of materials found, carbon data, opportunities for reuse as well as all relevant local and national legislation.
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References:
Pre Demolition And Pre Refurbishment Audits
Pre-demolition and pre-refurbishment audits – Designing Buildings
